About your tour
Canada is even more breathtaking in winter. The Canadian Train takes you through magnificent snow covered scenery from Toronto to Jasper and then on to Vancouver.
Included Highlights
Toronto
VIA Rail® Canadian Train In Silver & Blue (first) class, Toronto - Jasper - Vancouver
Jasper Included wildlife tour
Vancouver City tour
Holiday price includes
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Flights: UK - Toronto; Vancouver - UK
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Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
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Professional tour director on tour and local representative's assistance at other times
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Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
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Transfers between overseas airports and hotels
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All local and airport taxes/service charges
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Single share option not available
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Accommodation on board the 'Canadian' train in private bedrooms (upper and lower berths) with toilet facilities (shower room separate)
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Meals on tour 3 breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L), 3 dinners (D)
Your Accomodation
Your train
Extend Your Holiday
Vancouver
The Queen City of the Pacific offers fine dining and shopping in a setting of stunning natural beauty.
On day 11 continue your stay in your Vancouver hotel, the Sandman Downtown for two more nights On day 13 included transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
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Your itinerary
Day 1: UK - Toronto.
Fly to Toronto where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for a two night stay.
Day 2: Toronto.
A full day for you to explore Ontario's capital and Canada's largest city. See Casa Loma, Canada's own medieval castle, the Royal Ontario Museum - home to many galleries and exhibitions, the New City Hall and the ultra modern Rogers Stadium - a multi-purpose sport and entertainment complex. Not to be missed is Toronto's main landmark the CN Tower - the world's tallest tower at 1,815ft, which offers spectacular views and a spell-binding glass floor. The city also offers world-class shopping that includes everything from upscale boutiques to 3 miles of interconnecting, underground shopping malls with 1,200 retail outlets. Alternatively you may choose to join our optional sightseeing excursion to Niagara Falls.
Day 3: Toronto - VIA Rail® Canadian train.
Today you board VIA Rail's premier trans-continental train, the 'Canadian', and settle down for two days and nights travelling across Canada's heartland. Try the observation dome for unparalleled views of the Canadian countryside, or pass the time in one of the comfortable lounges. Make sure you do not miss any of the meals, as the chef offers a tempting array of soups, salads, entrees and desserts. (L,D)
Note: For your convenience, baggage that will not be needed during the train journey will be checked through to Jasper. Checked baggage will not be accessible during the journey. Plan to pack an overnight case with necessities for the train portion of the tour, including any medication, glasses and any other important items. Please note that Via Rail operates a No Smoking Policy.
Day 4: VIA Rail® Canadian train.
Continue past frozen lakes and snow-dusted forests as you head towards Winnipeg in the early evening. Tonight relax in your private bedroom as the 'Canadian' continues across the prairies of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
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Day 5: VIA Rail® - Jasper.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast before arriving in Edmonton this morning. After a short stop, continue on the 'Canadian' into the very heart of the Canadian Rockies. Arrive in Jasper late this afternoon and transfer to your cosy lodge.
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(L)
Day 6: Jasper. Included wildlife tour.
Today join the included Maligne Lake wildlife tour, of this stunning winter wonderland. Look out for moose, caribou and other big game. Your Tour Director will be able to suggest a number of other wintertime excursions. Why not take a unique icewalk to see frozen waterfalls and enormous icicles in a steep, rocky canyon?
Day 7: Jasper.
As the day is at leisure, perhaps join the optional excursion to spectacular Lake Louise?
Day 8: Jasper - VIA Rail® Canadian train.
A last chance for wintertime fun in Jasper, before a late afternoon transfer to the train station for the overnight run west, across Canada's Rocky Mountains to Vancouver. Settle back in the Mural Lounge and enjoy the collection of Canadian art as you sip an aperitif.
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Day 9: VIA Rail® Canadian train - Vancouver. Included sightseeing.
Arrive this morning in time for an included city tour visiting Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown and the harbour front.
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Day 10: Vancouver.
Today a full day at leisure. If you'd prefer, come along on an optional excursion to the seaside city of Victoria, with its marvellously restored buildings and immaculate gardens. The short ferry ride through the Gulf Islands is a bonus.
Day 11: Vancouver - UK.
Transfer to Vancouver airport for your overnight flight to the UK.
Day 12: Home landing in the UK.
Note:
Maximum elevation on this tour is 7,500 ft.
Hotels On Tour
Toronto: Bond Place; Jasper: Amethyst Lodge; Vancouver: Sandman Downtown.
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